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Centering Prayer Group: Improving Our Relationship with God
With Greg Johnson & Herb Kaighan
No Cost Event / Donations are appreciated Centering Prayer is a practice to foster our relationship with God. It is a movement beyond conversation to communion and union with God. It prepares us for the gift of contemplation. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer or meditation; rather it casts new […]
Grateful Gatherings - 1st Tuesdays Monthly
With Valeria Chow - Life Coach, Facilitator
This Event takes place every first Tuesday of the month, from 9:30am-11:00am. The Power of Living Gratefully ~ Experience, deepen, and share the power of living gratefully. Bring gratitude to life… We hold grateful living as an engaged mindfulness practice, grounded in both wisdom and science, which supports our ability to see the wonder and […]
Centering Prayer Group: Improving Our Relationship with God
With Greg Johnson & Herb Kaighan
No Cost Event / Donations are appreciated Centering Prayer is a practice to foster our relationship with God. It is a movement beyond conversation to communion and union with God. It prepares us for the gift of contemplation. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer or meditation; rather it casts new […]
Community Dinner & Movie Night: Fall Gathering
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming evening at Mary & Joseph Retreat Center as part of our Dinner & Movie Night Series. We’ll begin with appetizers and dinner, followed by a family-friendly film for those who would like to stay and enjoy the rest of the evening together. These evenings are centered on community […]
Christmas Ornament Workshop: Painting and Kintsugi
With Beverlee Klopfenstein
Join us for a joyful and inspiring hands-on workshop exploring the beauty of the Kintsugi tradition through painting and mixed-media Christmas ornaments. Kintsugi invites us to see beauty in what has been broken and made whole again. As you create, you’ll have space to slow down, reflect, and discover the meaningful things that can happen […]
Word of the Year: An Advent Retreat
With Valeria Chow, Retreat Leader
The turn of a new year is a threshold, a doorway into new possibilities. Writer John O'Donohue calls a threshold a frontier between different rhythms and atmospheres. We meet it by pausing, looking honestly at where we've been, and stepping forward into new territory. Across cultures, people mark this turning point with ritual — meals, […]
Centering Prayer Group: Improving Our Relationship with God
With Greg Johnson & Herb Kaighan
No Cost Event / Donations are appreciated Centering Prayer is a practice to foster our relationship with God. It is a movement beyond conversation to communion and union with God. It prepares us for the gift of contemplation. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer or meditation; rather it casts new […]
20th Annual Nativity Exhibit
You're Invited to our 20th Annual Nativity Exhibit: Counting the Days _______________________________ Counting the Days Advent is a season of anticipation—a time when we prepare our hearts and homes for the coming of Christmas. For generations, people around the world have marked these days through cherished traditions: lighting the candles of the Advent wreath, opening […]
Grateful Gatherings - 1st Tuesdays Monthly
With Valeria Chow - Life Coach, Facilitator
This Event takes place every first Tuesday of the month, from 9:30am-11:00am. The Power of Living Gratefully ~ Experience, deepen, and share the power of living gratefully. Bring gratitude to life… We hold grateful living as an engaged mindfulness practice, grounded in both wisdom and science, which supports our ability to see the wonder and […]
Centering Prayer Group: Improving Our Relationship with God
With Greg Johnson & Herb Kaighan
No Cost Event / Donations are appreciated Centering Prayer is a practice to foster our relationship with God. It is a movement beyond conversation to communion and union with God. It prepares us for the gift of contemplation. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer or meditation; rather it casts new […]
Emotional Sobriety: Alignment with Reality
With Allen Berger, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Herb Kaighan, Spiritual Direction
Join us for all four events in the series: March 14, 2026 - Grief June 27, 2026 - Shame/Guilt September 26, 2026 - Forgiveness December 12, 2026 - Gratitude Dr. Berger and Herb K. continue to explore the core components of EMOTIONAL SOBRIETY - OPTIMAL LIVING. They will help you become more aware of […]
Centering Prayer Group: Improving Our Relationship with God
With Greg Johnson & Herb Kaighan
No Cost Event / Donations are appreciated Centering Prayer is a practice to foster our relationship with God. It is a movement beyond conversation to communion and union with God. It prepares us for the gift of contemplation. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer or meditation; rather it casts new […]
The Broken Bowl® Experience
With Alicia Maciel, Wellbeing Coach and Mindfulness Mentor
Transforming life’s fractures into renewed strength, meaning, and wholeness. “I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” – John 8:12 The Broken Bowl® Experience is a spiritually grounded journey into resilience, restoration, and renewal. Inspired by the […]
SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming Events!
We have many exciting events being planned. Details on each event with be forthcoming, but in the meantime, save the dates: February 13, 2027: Valentines Day Couples Dinner & Mini Retreat March 7-12, 2027: 5 Day Silent Retreat March 14, 2027: St. Patrick's Day Celebration with Live Music March 28, 2027: Easter Breakfast May 20, […]
Valentine's Day Couples Dinner & Mini Retreat
With Rev. Jim Clarke, PhD
Marriage requires courage in unexpected ways—the courage to face uncomfortable personal issues together, to accept the imperfections of the person we love, and to continue choosing love through all of life’s seasons. A strong marriage isn’t about being perfect or expecting perfection from one another. It is about learning how to walk together through the […]
St. Patrick's Day Celebration with Live Music
Join us for a joyful evening honoring our Irish heritage, beginning with Mass to reflect and give thanks. Then, enjoy a welcoming social hour where you can share a drink and a story or two. The celebration continues with live Irish music by The Bracken Band and a traditional St. Patrick’s Day feast served in […]
Easter Breakfast: He is Risen!
He is Risen! Join us to celebrate with family and friends. Gather with loved ones for a joyous Easter morning filled with warmth, community, and a delicious buffet breakfast in a peaceful, welcoming setting. Enjoy a generous spread of classic breakfast favorites and seasonal delights—perfect for every appetite, from the “just coffee and fruit” people […]
Community Dinner & Movie Night: Spring Gathering
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming evening at Mary & Joseph Retreat Center as part of our Dinner & Movie Night Series. We’ll begin with appetizers and dinner, followed by a family-friendly film for those who would like to stay and enjoy the rest of the evening together. These evenings are centered on community […]
Along the Way: Pilgrim Walk
With Sue Ballotti
Join us for our tenth annual Pilgrim Walk, a 4.8-mile journey through the streets and trails of Palos Verdes, leading to the sacred grounds of the retreat center. Inspired by the famous pilgrimage “The Way” to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, this half-day walk is adapted to our own community and surroundings. What to Expect: […]